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Event:
RFLFN-18 Morris Vs.Valdez
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
La Knockout throws the left hand but Thayer avoids the punch easily.
La Knockout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thayer.
La Knockout leaves Thayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
La Knockout throws a shot from downtown. Thayer moves away and avoids it.
Thayer throws a counter combo.
Thayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but La Knockout avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Thayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
La Knockout has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
La Knockout gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
La Knockout working to try and regain half guard.
La Knockout is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Knockout is looking to escape.
Thayer looking to ground and pound but La Knockout is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
La Knockout tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
La Knockout is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Thayer tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Knockout is looking to escape.
Thayer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Thayer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thayer unloads with some shots from mount but La Knockout bucks and avoids them well.
La Knockout wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A lull in the action here.
Thayer is trying to stick to La Knockout's back but La Knockout is turning into Thayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by La Knockout.
La Knockout not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
La Knockout controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer controls La Knockout momentarily but La Knockout frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thad Thayer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La Knockout dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Knockout lands a jab.
Thayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Knockout was well out of range. Poor timing from Thayer.
Thayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and La Knockout moves into the clinch.
La Knockout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
La Knockout escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Knockout scores with a hook.
Thayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Knockout scores with a one two! Thayer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thayer moves away from the strike by La Knockout.
A left and a right from La Knockout both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by La Knockout.
La Knockout is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?#T1#
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Knockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Knockout defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thayer.
Santiago La Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer takes one on the button.
La Knockout stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
La Knockout throws a hook to the side of Thayer's head but Thayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Knockout throws a hook but Thayer blocks it.#CL2#
La Knockout tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Knockout lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Knockout goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
La Knockout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Knockout digs a right hand into Thayer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thayer's gas tank.
La Knockout works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
La Knockout breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
La Knockout lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thayer shoots in but no luck this time.
La Knockout is looking to counter the offense by Thayer and move into the clinch.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Knockout cracks Thayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
La Knockout moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thayer has a takedown stuffed.
Thayer has his takedown stuffed
and La Knockout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. La Knockout catches Thayer right on the button with a cross.
Thayer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
La Knockout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thayer moves away.
Thayer fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - La Knockout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Knockout lands with a shot to the body.
Thayer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from La Knockout.
A swing and a miss from La Knockout.
La Knockout throws a jab but it's blocked by Thayer.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from La Knockout.
Thayer takes one to the side of the head.
La Knockout keeps the fight on the outside.
As Thayer tries to get set, La Knockout tries to push him back and clinch up but Thayer manages to avoid the attempt.
La Knockout checks a leg kick.
La Knockout attempts a counter takedown but Thayer avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
La Knockout throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Knockout lands with a good body shot.
Thayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Knockout.
La Knockout darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt
and La Knockout counters with a right hand to the body.
La Knockout looks to land a left hand but Thayer moved out of range nicely.
Thayer throws a counter combo.
La Knockout throws the left hand but Thayer avoids the punch easily.
La Knockout thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
Thayer tries to clinch but La Knockout is having none of it.
La Knockout wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Knockout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago La Knockout dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Knockout cracks Thayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
La Knockout misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Thayer misses.
La Knockout thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
La Knockout misses with a straight left.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Knockout missing with a left hand there. Thayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thayer tries to counter by closing the distance.
La Knockout scores with a hook.
Thayer on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
La Knockout lands a head shot.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt
and La Knockout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santiago La Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
A jab from La Knockout finds it's way through Thayer's defenses.
La Knockout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has La Knockout pinned against the cage. La Knockout gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thayer with a poor takedown
letting La Knockout counter with a right hand.
La Knockout feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Knockout throws out a powerful jab.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown but La Knockout manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from La Knockout.
Thayer darts in looking for a takedown but La Knockout gets double underhooks and turns Thayer into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thayer goes for a double leg but La Knockout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as La Knockout continues to drive forward.
Thayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Knockout lands with a right hand.
Santiago La Knockout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thayer or perhaps it was just good defense by La Knockout, which made it look bad.
La Knockout lands with an overhand left.
La Knockout jabs at Thayer's body.
La Knockout scores with a hook to the body. Thayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
La Knockout throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Thayer is rocked!
Thayer fails with the takedown
letting La Knockout counter with a right hand.
Thayer is still on wobbly legs! Can La Knockout finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by La Knockout! Thayer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago La Knockout!
Santiago La Knockout was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 17
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Daly instigates a clinch.
Arnesson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnesson avoiding damage as Daly throws knees to the body.
Daly blocks an uppercut.
Arnesson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daly misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Daly.
Daly lands a nice shot to the body.
Arnesson misses with the head strike.
Arnesson is trying to push Daly away but Daly has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daly as Arnesson tries to tie him up.
Daly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnesson trying to control the position but instead, Daly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arnesson into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Arnesson has a couple of punches blocked by Daly.
Arnesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Arnesson breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Arnesson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daly misses with a hook
and Arnesson counters with a right hand to the body.
Daly throws a leg kick but Arnesson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daly tests Arnesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Daly.
Arnesson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daly misses with a hook
and Arnesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Daly throws an off balance right hand
and Arnesson counters with a nice uppercut.
Daly throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daly.
Arnesson slips a jab from Daly.
Daly looks to land a left hand but Arnesson moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Jab from Daly.
Daly with a hook.
Daly throws a big shot that misses.
Arnesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daly.
Daly throws a sloppy head kick and Arnesson moves out of range easily.
Daly lands the left hand.
Daly throws a hook but Arnesson avoids it easily.
Daly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daly tries to clinch up
and Arnesson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daly misses with a right hand #KD#
and Daly is countered with a crisp right hand from Arnesson that sends him to the canvas! Arnesson follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#
Daly is rocked!#T3#
Arnesson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Daly is still in real trouble! Can Arnesson finish him?
Sloppy strikes there by Arnesson.
Arnesson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Arnesson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Daly is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arnesson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Arnesson is looking to take a break and control but Daly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arnesson landing strikes.
Arnesson trying to control the position but Daly is working away.
Arnesson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Arnesson cracks Daly with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Arnesson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Daly is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Arnesson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arne Arnesson!
Arne Arnesson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Stalin is looking to clinch.
Stalin ducks under a wild hook from Daly.
Stalin wants to clinch.
Stalin tries to clinch but Daly moves out of range.
Daly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalin.
Stalin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalin is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that Daly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daly loads up on a big right hand but Stalin slips the punch.#CL#
Stalin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daly throws a head punch that misses.
Stalin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stalin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daly's efforts to push away.
Stalin misses with some punches.
#T1#
Daly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daly.
Daly missing with knees to the body.
Stalin lands a body punch.
Stalin lands with a short shot to the head.
Daly misses with some punches.
Stalin tries to work over Daly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daly misses with a punch on the inside.
Daly misses with the head strike.
Daly lands with a right to the head.
Stalin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Daly. #BC2#
Daly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daly misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daly.#CL#
Stalin pushes Daly up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daly is trying to force a seperation but Stalin has the dominant position.
Stalin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daly swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Daly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Stalin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalin blocks an uppercut.
Daly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daly tries a body shot but Stalin blocks it.
Stalin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daly blocks an uppercut.
Daly working aggressively here.
Stalin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Stalin.
#BC2#
Daly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalin is looking to clinch but Daly is avoiding it.
#CL#
Stalin has Daly up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalin blocks an uppercut.
Daly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Stalin has Daly pressed against the cage, preventing Daly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stalins head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daly.
Stalin lands a right hand.
Stalin misses with the head strike.
Stalin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalin misses with a punch to the body.
Stalin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daly swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daly has a couple of punches blocked by Stalin.
Daly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Stalin.
Stalin misses with some punches.
Daly working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Daly. #T4#
Stalin misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daly lands a nice uppercut.
Daly lands with a left to the head.
Stalin scores with a hook to the body.
Daly misses with some punches.
Daly misses with a punch on the inside.
Daly lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Daly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Daly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stalin doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daly wants to counter the offense by Stalin and move into the clinch position.
Daly looks to land a left hand but Stalin moved out of range nicely.
Daly throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalin. #CL#
Stalin rushes Daly and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stalin.#ROC#
Daly is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Stalin.
Daly is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalin finish him?
Daly takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Daly with a big uppercut! Daly tries to clinch up but Stalin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Daly to the mat! Daly covers up and Stalin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Broseph Stalin!
A relieved looking Broseph Stalin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 26
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Fei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daly checks it well.
Fei ducks under a wild hook from Daly.
Nice shot by Daly.
Daly misses with the combination.
Daly throws the left hand but Fei avoids the punch easily.
Fei seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Daly throws a good cross that connects.
Daly throws a lazy uppercut
and Fei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fei staying out of range there.
Daly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fei takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Fei tenderised Daly's leg. Daly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daly misses with a hook. Fei ducked under it nicely.
It appears Fei was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fei throws a front kick aimed at Daly's knee but Daly avoids it well.
Fei blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Daly moves out of range of the body kick.
Daly misses with a straight right.
Daly blocks a head kick by Fei.
Daly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fei on the side of the head.
Dan Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei.
A cross from Daly lands.#ROC2#
Fei is rocked!
Fei misses with a straight left.
A jab from Daly misses.
Daly looks to throw the jab but Fei is out of range.
Daly misses with a hook.
Fei lands with a kick to the temple. Daly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Daly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei.
Daly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fei counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Daly is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Fei lands a beautiful left hook that drops Daly. Daly tries to recover but Fei is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Daly lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yeu Fei!
An out of breath Yeu Fei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 21
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Tucker ducks right into an uppercut from Daly.
Tucker misses the jab.
Daly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tucker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Daly misses.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tucker with a poor takedown
and Daly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daly as he avoids it easily.
Daly missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tucker.
Daly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daly throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Tucker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Tucker.
Tucker throws a leg kick
letting Daly counter with a right hand.
Tucker walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tucker moves out of range as Daly strikes.
Tucker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daly.
Daly avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Tucker shoots for a double leg takedown but Daly sprawls well. He's pushed Tucker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dan Daly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tucker.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Daly.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Daly.
Daly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daly throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daly slips a jab and a cross from Tucker.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Daly.
Tucker shoots for a double leg takedown but Daly sprawls well. He's pushed Tucker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tucker's head.
Dan Daly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daly throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Daly misses with a hook.
Daly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tucker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daly keeps the fight on the outside.
Daly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
Daly sets himself, and Tucker steps forward looking for the clinch! Daly avoids it this time.
Tucker throws a jab but it's blocked by Daly.
Daly ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
The fighters circling - Daly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tucker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Daly lands the left hand.
Daly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker slips a straight right by Daly.
Daly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daly misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Tucker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daly finds it's way round the side to connect with Tucker's head.
Tucker takes one on the button.
Dan Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker looks to land a left hand but Daly moved out of range nicely.
Tucker scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Daly.#ROC#
Tucker is rocked!#CL#
Daly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Daly finish him?
A shot in the inside from Daly.
Daly swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker seems to have recovered his senses.
Daly lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Daly.
Daly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Daly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Daly lands with a left to the head.
Daly blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Daly throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Daly misses with the head strike.
Daly swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daly lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Daly scores with a shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Daly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daly lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Daly fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daly stops a takedown attempt from Tucker.
Tucker blocking some punches.
Daly blocks an uppercut.
Daly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Daly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Daly scores with a jab to the head.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daly manages to avoid it.
It looked like Daly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daly loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Tucker misses.
Daly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Daly does it's job there.
Tucker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tucker's head.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Daly has knocked Tucker down with a huge combo! Daly steps away and waves a wobbly Tucker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker slips under a jab from Daly.#TD2#
Tucker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daly's guard.
Tucker won't allow Daly to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tucker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daly dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Tucker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tucker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tucker working over Daly with some ground and pound. Daly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Daly is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tucker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tucker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Daly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daly won't allow Tucker to pass to mount.
Tucker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Daly pushes Tucker off looking to stand but Tucker dives back in and keeps control.
Daly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daly pushes Tucker off looking to stand but Tucker dives back in and keeps control.
Daly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tucker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tucker prevents Daly from standing back up.
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tucker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tucker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Daly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tucker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tucker prevents Daly from standing back up.
Tucker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daly pushes Tucker off looking to stand but Tucker dives back in and keeps control.
Tucker throwing shots but Daly is blocking nicely.
Daly is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daly is looking to land body kicks.
Tucker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dan Daly is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Tucker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daly looks to throw the jab but Tucker is out of range.
Daly feints a jab promting Tucker to slip. Daly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tucker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Tucker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Daly clinches up with Tucker and pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daly has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tucker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Daly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckers head.
Nice body punch from Daly - that landed with a thud.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Daly.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Daly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tucker slips a jab from Daly.
Tucker throws a combination that misses
and Daly counters with a straight right hand.
Tucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daly.
Daly lands a nice shot that snaps Tucker's head back.
Tucker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daly avoids it really well and circles away.
Tucker throws a head kick but Daly moves out of range.
Tucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daly tries to escape but Tucker is in control.
An elbow from Tucker crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Daly is trying to get back to his feet.
Daly defending against the ground and pound.
Tucker working the ground and pound but Daly is defending the strikes.
Daly tries to escape but Tucker is in control.
Tucker is chipping away with strikes.
Tucker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daly is avoiding damage well.
Tucker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Daly is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tucker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daly is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Daly trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Tucker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tucker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Daly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tucker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Tucker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Daly is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tucker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tucker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daly misses with a wild combination.
Tucker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daly throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Tucker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tucker misses with a right hand
and Daly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daly misses with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Daly looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
A punch combination from Tucker misses.
Daly tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Daly misses its intended target.
Daly tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Dan Daly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daly blocks a head kick by Tucker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daly wants to stand and escape but Tucker is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Daly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Daly!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 2
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Daly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daly misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Daly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Daly.
Daly prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daly.
Daly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Hopkins is rocked!
Daly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Daly finish him?
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daly fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Daly fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Daly fails to land.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daly.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Daly has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Daly throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Daly fails to land.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daly misses with some punches.
Daly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Daly misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Daly throws a big uppercut that drops Hopkins! More strikes from Daly and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hopkins lies dazed against the cage as Daly celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Daly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Daly is looking to clinch but Upper Lip is avoiding it.
Daly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Upper Lip. Upper Lip circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daly scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Stiff Upper Lip has been cut.
Upper Lip looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Upper Lip on the side of the head.#ROC#
Upper Lip is rocked!
Upper Lip drops his hands momentarily. Daly doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Upper Lip staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Upper Lip doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Daly!
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